Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the charming coastal town of Carmel and savor a series of tantalizing food tastings (which may include wine or a cocktail) on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Your passionate guide will share stories about the history, culture and architecture of Carmel as you stop at restaurants, stylish watering holes and food shops to meet business owners (when available) and sample different food items. You may visit places like a classic European Restaurant, a local tavern serving mixed fermentation brews and modern takes on classic dishes, purveyors of the freshest tortillas on the Monterey Peninsula, and a local producer of confections made from century-old recipes. In general, the tastings add up to an average lunch. Ideal for both tourists and Carmel residents, this tour is a leisurely and tasty way to learn more about this quaint town.
This small group tour is generally limited to 16 people, ensuring more personal attention from your guide.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable shoes recommended
Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking; we are unable to provide substitutions without advance notice
Minimum age is 21 years for alcohol consumption.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers age 3 and up; tour is geared towards adults but well behaved children are welcome
Children under the age of 3 should be discussed with tour operator as to the appropriateness of attending.
** We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten- and lactose-free diets with advance notice ONLY. Please inform us of any food allergies at time of booking. We are unable to provide substitutions without advance notice, so please note any special restrictions on your reservation.
Not recommended for travelers who are unable to walk without difficulty or pain
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
All beverages
All food samplings (enough for lunch)
Professional foodie guide
3-hour food and wine tasting tour
Gratuities
What To Expect
Sunset Cultural Center
This is the meeting place for Carmel Food Tours. Look for the tall, Gothic-style arch and huge windows. It looks a little like a church, but it's not. When you descend into the courtyard, which is located EXACTLY at the intersection of 9th & San Carlos, you'll be greeted by your tour guide.
Carmel Food Tours is a guided 3-hour, walking, cultural, and tasting tour of beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea. You'll spend time meandering through passageways and corridors, tasting your way along 6-7 restaurants and specialty shops. You will hear local insights and lore from your tour guide, and the afternoon will fly by while you discover new tastes and experiences that range from a honey company started by a 5th grader, to the only restaurant in Carmel that offers tableside preparation.
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Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Includes all tastings
Reviews
367 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Delicious food, cute town!
Briana T,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The food was amazingggggg! Our tour guide Rusty shared some local insight into Carmel and took us to three restaurants, one dessert shop, and one honey shop. There was definitely more alcoholic beverages served than I was expecting, so keep that in mind if you are driving. My favorite stop was a sushi spot, Toro, where we got three small dishes each paired with a sake. So good! The tour included some walking through the quirky town, even some hidden or less known passageways, which was very cool. The tour ended in the early afternoon, perfect time for some shopping afterwards.
Another Great Tour
Tina v,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide Bonnie was great. The places we went were very good. This was our second time and we will be back again.
Highly recommend!
Albert T,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Highly recommend. Rusty was gracious and the itinerary was well organized. We visited five local establishments (two restaurants, a gourmet brewery, the cutest nut shop and a chocolatier with a lovely history). The small group of six was ideal and we felt more like we were traveling with new friends. Thanks so much for a great time!
Food and fun!
Venus K,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bonnie was our guide during our tour and she created a light, fun, and engaging experience from start to finish. The food destinations selected were fantastic and it was a great way to learn more about Carmel by the Sea.
Good time, great double-chocolate donut!
David D,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun time. Good food. Amanda was an enthusiastic guide. Stopped at 5 places, wine at one, sake at another. Learned some local history. A good 3 hours. (And get the “ground chocolate” donut at the end.)
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